The Miriam and Esther Foundation
The Miriam and Esther Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. It reports supporting 501(c)(3) organizations committed to furthering Jewish education and values.
The Miriam and Esther Foundation at a glance
In short: The Miriam and Esther Foundation gave $95K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $94,585
- -20.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,599
- -20.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,918,265
- +29.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Miriam and Esther Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1550 59Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: (845) 426-0035
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Miriam and Esther Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva Machzikei Hadas Inc ($69K). Together the top 10 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 48 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Miriam and Esther Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 410% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2021) to $118K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Machzikei Hadas Inc Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $68,980 |
| Tammy Project USA Monsey, NY | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Cong Shtibel 45th Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $5,310 |
| Cong Tzlosao Dshlomo Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $1,895 |
| Imcha Inc Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Cong Belzer Shtibel Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Kolel Dchasidel Belz Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $1,000 |
| Chasdei Yeshaya Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Belz Institutions Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $500 |
| Chuppah Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,918,265 | $539,114 | $97,353 | $94,585 | 11 | — | $139,298 | $3,992 |
| 2023 | $1,476,504 | $116,038 | $121,803 | $118,410 | 11 | $118,410 | $114,538 | $28,882 |
| 2022 | $1,482,269 | $190,381 | $109,298 | $105,235 | 8 | $105,235 | $158,081 | $33,659 |
| 2021 | $1,401,186 | $167,621 | $57,790 | $56,190 | 6 | $56,190 | $139,621 | $26,948 |
| 2020 | $1,291,355 | $131,361 | $89,643 | $86,935 | 12 | — | $131,361 | $22,501 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Miriam and Esther Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it contributes money to 501(c)(3) organizations committed to the furtherance of Jewish education and values. The listed 2024 grants include educational and charitable purposes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $94,585. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $68,980, with a median of $1,500. The largest grants were $68,980 to Yeshiva Machzikei Hadas Inc, $12,000 to Tammy Project USA, and $5,310 to Cong Shtibel 45th.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Moses Graus as President, Chaya Graus as Vice President, Leah Kiss as Secretary, and Chani Sternberg as Treasurer.
The Miriam and Esther Foundation is led by Moses Graus, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Moses Graus
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chani Sternberg
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chaya Graus
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah Kiss
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Miriam and Esther Foundation
How much does The Miriam and Esther Foundation give each year?
The Miriam and Esther Foundation gave $95K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $118K across 11 grants.
What is The Miriam and Esther Foundation's typical grant size?
The Miriam and Esther Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $8,599, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Miriam and Esther Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Miriam and Esther Foundation give grants?
The Miriam and Esther Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (10 grants).
Does The Miriam and Esther Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Miriam and Esther Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (6 grants) and "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are The Miriam and Esther Foundation's largest grantees?
The Miriam and Esther Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva Machzikei Hadas Inc ($68,980), Tammy Project USA ($12,000) and Cong Shtibel 45th ($5,310), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Miriam and Esther Foundation?
The Miriam and Esther Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $539K.
What does The Miriam and Esther Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it contributes money to 501(c)(3) organizations committed to the furtherance of Jewish education and values. The listed 2024 grants include educational and charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Miriam and Esther Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Miriam and Esther Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Miriam and Esther Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Miriam and Esther Foundation's EIN?
The Miriam and Esther Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8102420. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Miriam and Esther Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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